| Fourteen vans followed on from Corbridge,
to be closely joined by two others, to Ashview Stud, Ancrum on a nice
but windy day to be welcomed
by Tom
Stobbs. What a lovely site this is with views over the surrounding
hills from every pitch. Tea and coffee on the first evening was served
at Tom’s van.
The next couple of days were nice but windy and
the big decision – does one go out to explore the surrounding
border towns or find a sheltered spot and savour the view from the
site? Whatever was decided all had to be back for the BBQ social on
Thursday evening, which with the erection of windbreaks made it possible
to sit out.
Friday saw everyone going their varying ways to make the
most of this beautiful area to be back for tea and coffee in the
evening to welcome the two weekenders.
Saturday dawned bright with a
promise
of rain later so Tom told us to cross our fingers to keep the rain
at bay until after the evening social to be followed by flag. We
must have all done a good job as it was windbreaks up again and we
all enjoyed
a lovely meal supplied by Tom and his helpers in the dry. How they
prepare such an excellent meal in the limited space is amazing.
Peter Turner then thanked Rally Marshall Tom and Assistant Marshall
Matty and Lily Wilkinson and presented them with their plaques and then
low and behold the rain started.
Sunday dawned wet but the rain stopped
long enough for coffee and goodbyes to those leaving.
Monday
once
again
was lovely but windy, last minute sight seeing and awnings
down ready
for the off Tuesday.
Many thanks to Tom, Matty and Lily for
their hard work and also to Roy Kay who was always on hand to help.
We all hope
Tom will run a rally here again next year. |